Bayern Munich’s dream of European glory came to a heartbreaking end on Wednesday, as the Bavarians suffered a 1-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of their Champions League semifinal. The loss at the Allianz Arena sealed a 4-6 aggregate exit, leaving the club empty-handed in Europe’s premier competition despite a season filled with high-scoring exploits.

For a team that has dominated domestically, this defeat will linger. Bayern remains in the hunt for a Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double—a commendable achievement in its own right—but the sting of falling short on the continental stage is impossible to ignore.

“We deservedly won the league title. We’re looking forward to the [DFB-Pokal] final in Berlin. But right now, disappointment prevails,” goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said after the match, his words captured by @iMiaSanMia. The veteran shot-stopper’s sentiment echoed the mood in Munich: a season of promise now tinged with regret.

The defeat marks a rare off-night for Bayern’s usually prolific attack, which failed to find the net in a must-win clash. It’s a bitter pill for a squad that has thrilled fans all year with its relentless scoring, only to come up short when it mattered most.

With just three games left in the campaign, Bayern must regroup quickly. First up is a tricky trip to VfL Wolfsburg this Saturday, followed by the Bundesliga finale against FC Köln on May 16th. Then comes the DFB-Pokal final on May 23rd, where they’ll face VfB Stuttgart in Berlin. After that, it’s a painful wait to see PSG defend its crown against Arsenal on May 30th in Budapest—a match Bayern will watch from home.

For fans and players alike, the focus now shifts to finishing the season strong. But as Neuer admitted, the Champions League exit will cast a long shadow over what has otherwise been a solid campaign.